KARACHI: Russia intends to open its markets for Pakistan’s products and services, Sindh Board of Investment (SBI) Chairperson Naheed Memon said on Thursday.

A statement released by the SBI said a roadmap for cooperation between Saint Petersburg and Sindh in different sectors would be decided through agreements expected to be inked next week.

Ms Memon said that a delegation from Russia is due to arrive in Pakistan on the occasion of 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Russia.

The delegation, led by Vice Governor Saint Petersburg Movchan Sergei Nikolaevich, is expected to visit the country next week to enter various agreements for the purpose.

Published in Dawn, April 20th, 2018